Khalid said independence should be judged by how the state treats those who suffer harm at the hands of authority. For families still dealing with injuries, trauma, and loss linked to the Gen Z protests, he said the promise of freedom remains unfinished.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe activists detailed harrowing experiences inside what they described as a “safe house” under military control near Kampala. Njagi claimed some of the personnel guarding them admitted to taking part in operations against the Gen Z demonstrations in Kenya while wearing Kenyan police uniforms.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe two activists' release was the result of high-level negotiations, including interventions by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and the persistent advocacy of civil society groups.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAmong the petitioners is a refugee officially registered in Kenya and serving as Director of the Community Support Initiative for Refugees. He told the court that he had travelled from Nairobi to Kisumu to join the delegation and spend the night with them at the training venue before the incident occurred.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe activists’ lawyers had claimed Njagi and Oyoo were held without communication at a military facility in Mbuya for more than two days, arguing this violated their constitutional rights to freedom and due process.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGeita MP Joseph Musukuma accused Kenyans of overstepping and disrespecting Tanzanian sovereignty.
By Maureen Kinyanjui